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Adding interest and value to the landscape doesn't have to be difficult or expensive. These seven concrete projects will create a fresh new look to your yard—and they're DIY-friendly. <b...
Plants need light, oxygen, water, and a growing medium that meets their nutritional needs. Commercial and natural fertilizers can provide essential nutrients that soil may lack, but to ge...
Sometimes called “growing zones” or “gardening zones,” hardiness zones refer to a map developed by the USDA that separates the United States into regions based on the average low winter t...
Trees can add a majestic feel to any landscape. However, some trees can prove to be a nuisance by sprouting roots beneath power lines and driveways. If this happens, the tree can be cut d...
Whether you’re growing a vegetable garden or prize roses, adding mulch around the base of plants can be an attractive and practical touch. In addition to reducing the amount of water need...
In a standard, single-pole switch, one light switch controls one light fixture—on/off. Things get a bit trickier with 3-way switch wiring, in which there are two switches and one light. H...
Starting plants from seed allows you to grow almost any plant species that can be propagated from seed, rather than choosing from a limited selection of starter vegetables and flowers at ...
Sometimes called the “Swiss cheese plant,” due to the holes in its leaves, Monstera deliciosa is a popular house plant that adds a lush, natural touch to any room. Native to South America...
Drought tolerant and not picky about the soil in which it grows, Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) makes a great lawn. It’s soft but tough enough to stand up to kids, pets, and other traff...
Abundant light is essential for healthy plant growth. While some greenhouse gardeners are fortunate enough to have greenhouse walls made from glass panels, the vast majority of greenhouse...
